{"product_id":"9781849950442","title":"My Arctic Summer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very personal account of the author's experiences during three polar expeditions to the High Arctic. Her story conveys the essence of this fragile environment, the atmosphere of this special place in the North, the landscape, nature and day-to-day life of people working on Spitsbergen. It brings alive their joys and sorrows, and the complex relationships that can develop between people working under harsh conditions in remote arctic areas for months. It relates the challenges both mental and physical of existing in a place where the weather conditions make it difficult to remain upright, let alone walk, and where it is not unusual for a polar bear to come knocking on your door\u0026amp;excl; For those who have already travelled to the Arctic, this book will be a welcome reminder of their own experiences and adventures, while for others it will open a window on the complex nature of the arctic environment and the rewards and hardships connected with any polar expedition, all within the backdrop of the susceptibility of these areas to environmental change. Immerse yourself in the story and experience the Arctic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whittles Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050115088624,"sku":"9781849950442","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781849950442_p0.jpg?v=1769895258","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781849950442","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}